Why Storm Dance?

Let us give you our best pitch! Established in 2019, Storm Dance has 18 State Championships and 6 National Championships, the most of any all-star team in the OKC area. Additionally, we've had 5 All-State Dancers, and multiple solo National Finalists including a National Champion Soloist in 2025 (YAY, FINLEY!). Beyond our awards and accomplishments, we pride ourselves in a work hard, play hard atmosphere. Dancers are pushed to be their very best as a dancer, and most importantly, as human beings. Our coaches love hard and demand the highest standard. (Read their bios below!)
We are affiliated with OKC Storm Athletics. As such, we are recognized as a Christian organization with occasional [optional] team Bible studies and team prayers. We welcome all dancers of different background, cultures, and religions.

What can you expect as a dancer on the 2025-2026 Storm Dance Team?

Choreography from national award-wining choreographers including Tribe 99 choreography. Strength and conditioning throughout the summer. Master classes from college coaches. Solo opportunities. The best friendships. A positive atmosphere. Dedication from ALL and so much FUN.

READ OUR TESTIMONIALS FROM PARENTS!

2025-2026 Storm Dance

TESTIMONIALS

Official Tryouts
April 2nd-April 11th (Videos Due by Midnight)

AUDITION APPLICATION

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Fast Pass Auditions

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Prior to April 2nd, dancers may be granted a "Fast Pass Audition Certificate" for a fee of $5.

What is a fast pass audition certificate?

Dancers receiving this certificate will have the option to audition prior to April 2nd. Those dancers will follow the video requirements as listed below. Honestly, we encourage the use of the Fast Pass Certificate if your skills are borderline to our team requirements for making the team. We definitely want to ensure you find a team for you for the 25-26 season, and we encourage ALL options.

What else is required?

Dancers granted this certificate are still required to pay the Audition Fee of $50 prior to audition video submission and attend the mandatory parent meeting on April 2nd IF selected for the team. Additionally, fast pass certificate recipients (new dancers only) must also have 2 recommendation forms on file prior to video judging.

What is the importance of this?

Dancers are able to audition prior to our official team auditions and could be provided a roster spot before the official team is selected. This is especially important to those dancers who are also considering school teams or other all-star teams.

How can you select dancers without selecting the full team?

We have a very objective team selection process by following our required skills list. If you have those skills consistent, you will receive a roster spot. If you do not have those skills, we suggest continuing your training and trying again next season!

Audition Process

Mandatory Audition Clinic

Wednesday, April 2nd

5:30PM – 7:30PM

Mandatory Parent Meeting to follow, 7:30PM

*Parent/Guardian must be present per dancer.

Auditions

Auditions will be completed via video for all dancers.

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 11th.

Video Requirements:

• Dancer’s body must be in frame from head to toe at all times.

• Dancers should wear ALL black. Jazz shoes or half soles

• Dancers should look performance ready.

• Dancer should submit TWO videos as detailed below

with NO EDITING including trimming, slicing, overlays, etc.

AUDITION FEE: $50/dancer

Must be paid PRIOR TO Mandatory Tryout Clinic.

Those selected will receive a team tshirt.

**Refunds will not be issued at any point.**

All Potential New Dancers are required to have TWO letters of recommendations.

Letters should be from teachers, coaches, instructors, or mentors. Each submission should address dancer’s work ethic, attitude, and overall character. Recommendation forms can be submitted at any point prior to auditions.

Please send the link directly to the teacher, mentor, coach, etc. Paper or email recommendations will not be considered.

RECOMMENDATION FORM

Skill Requirements

Triple Pirouette (Right Side)

Advanced a la seconde combinaton (Right Side)

Toe touch

Calypso

Clean kickline technique

Clean pom technique

Preferred Skills

Right Aerial

Quad + Pirouette (Right Side)

Headspring

Front Handspring

Meet the Coaches

Jenna Mayes, Head Coach

Coach of the Year, OSDTDA 2021
Oklahoma NextGen 30 Under 30, Coaching Accomplishments
18x State Champion Coach / Choreographer
6x National Champion Coach / Choreographer
National Dance Coaches Association Member
- Level 1 Coaching Certified
National Federation of State High School Association
- Accredited Interscholastic Coach
- Dance Safety Certified
OU Graduate
- Bachelor in Journalism (Public Relations)
- Minor in Health and Exercise Science

Alicia Clifton-Smith, Asst. Coach, Technique

Featured guest on:

Regis and Kelly Show
Megan Mullally Show
Ellen Degeneres

Dance

World Record Holder: Most consecutive a la seconde
Two-time Silver Medalist at World Dance Championship
Gold Medalist at World Dance Championship
OU Pom Member
Thunder Girl, Captain

Pageants

Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen 2008
Miss Oklahoma 2012, 2RU to Miss America

Outside of coaching, Jenna enjoys time with her husband of 9 years and two kiddos: Cooper (5YO) and Katherine (18M) along with their doggo, Ruby. In her spare time, she designs and sews costumes, builds websites, and voice memos Alicia at least 30 minutes a day with new choreography ideas.

When Alicia isn't at the dance studio, she is spending time with her husband of 8 years and chasing or chauffeuring her two kids: Roman (4YO) and Damon (18M). In addition to coaching Storm, Alicia runs a successful pageant consulting business boasting multiple State and talent winners.